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The Pont Neuf Cavern, a monumental installation by French street artist JR, opened its doors to the public on Monday evening.
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Paris, France
Who
French street artist JR, olfactory expert Sarah Bouasse, sound artist Thomas Bangalter, Léa Martin, Michel Dupré, Nadia Benali, Christo and Jeanne-Claude
What
The Pont Neuf Cavern, a monumental installation by French street artist JR, opened its doors to the public on Monday evening.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:00:20 GMT · 4h 35m ago
Where
Paris, France ·
Why
The installation transforms the 17th-century Pont Neuf into an artificial cavern, aiming to provide a unique multi-sensory experience and encourage visitors to interact with the familiar crossing differently.
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Visitors to Paris's oldest bridge can now experience a temporary artistic transformation, engaging their senses through scents, sounds, and an augmented-reality experience. This free, temporary installation will be available through June 28, offering a new perspective on the historic landmark.
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5 events in this thread- Currently Reading4h 35m agoThe Pont Neuf Cavern, a monumental installation by French street artist JR, opened its doors to the public on Monday evening.
- Culture & Industry4h 35m agoThe Pont Neuf Cavern, an installation by artist JR made from printed fabric and air, opened on Monday evening, transforming Paris’ oldest bridge into an artificial cavern.Open article
- Culture & Industry4h 35m agoA monumental installation by French street artist JR, called the Pont Neuf Cavern, made largely from printed fabric and air, has transformed Paris's 17th-century Pont Neuf bridge into an artificial cavern rising 59 feet above the Seine.Open article
- Culture & Industry4h 35m agoThe Pont Neuf Cavern, made largely from printed fabric and air, transforms the 17th-century bridge into an artificial cavern rising 59 feet above the Seine.Open article
- Culture & Industry4h 35m agoThe Pont Neuf Cavern, a monumental installation by French street artist JR, transforms the 17th-century bridge into an artificial cavern rising 59 feet above the Seine and is free to enter through June 28.Open article